During the year, R, S, T, and U formed a new corporation.R contributed appreciated property, S and T contributed cash, and U contributed services.R, S, T, and U each received ¼ of the stock.Based on these facts

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R must recognize gain on the transfer of appreciated property to the corporation in exchange for stock, as this is considered a taxable event. U must recognize income for the services provided in exchange for stock, as the value of the stock received for services is taxable as ordinary income. S and T's contributions of cash do not trigger a taxable event in this context.

During the Year, R, S, T, and U Formed a New